Track lining device



July 12, 1949. c, D, A S 2,475,826 TRACK LINING DEVICE Filed May 24,1946 5W EM Patented July 12, 1949 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE TRACKLINING DEVICE Carson D. Eaves, Memphis, Tenn.

Application May 24, 1946, Serial No. 672,008

4 Claims. -1

The present invention relates to a track liner.

I am aware that there are railway track liners in the prior art. Forexample, Patent No. 1,541,599 issued to H. N. Stamos on June 9, 1925,teaches a railway track liner employing an antifriction roller on theprimary lever. My track liner is an improvement over the Stamos liner inthe provisions of an antifriction roller on the secondary lever toprovide a composite track liner assembly which is inexpensive and easierto manipulate.

One of the primary objects of my invention is to provide an easilydemountable railway track liner, which in combination with separatebases, is adaptable to additionally line track on bridges.

A further object is to provide a railway track liner comprising a base,a primary lever fulcrumed at one end of the base, a secondary leverfulcrumed at the other end of said base and having its free endoverlapping an end of the primary lever, and an antifriction rollermounted on the free end of the secondary lever and adapted to travelalong the upper side of the primary lever.

Other objects and advantages of this invention will be apparent from thefollowing description thereof and from the claims appended thereto.

In the drawing:

Figure 1 is a side elevation of my track lining device, partly insections, and embodies the features of my invention,

Figure 2 is a top plan view of the track lining device of Figure 1,

Figure 3 is a top plan of my track liner with the secondary leverremoved, and

Figure 4 is a side elevation of a modified form of the base employed inmy track lining device and is particularly adaptable for lining track onbridges.

Referring to the drawing, the numeral II], generally designates a baseplate upon which is mounted the lever assembly adapted for engagementwith a track for the purpose of aligning the same.

Base plate I is provided on the underside thereof with ground engagingcleats II. On the upper side thereof, the base ID has mounted thereon anupstanding element I2, provided with an apertured front portion I3, andan apertured rear portion I4. The primary lever I5 is fulcrumed to theelement I3, by means of a pin I6, which extends through the aperture inthe element I3, and through a suitable opening in the end portion of theprimary lever [5. The primary lever I5 is hollow throughout most of itslength and is adapted to receive a rod H, which removably engages in thehollow portion of said primary lever I5. The rod I? is preferably ofconsiderable length, for example, from 3 to 6', so as to provide thenecessary leverage for the track lining operation.

On the upper portion of the primary lever I5 there is mounted a rollerguideway I8.

A secondary lever I9 is fulcrumed to the element I4 on the opposite endof the base III. A pin 2e extends through the apertured element I4, andthrough a suitable opening in the end-portion of the secondary lever I9,so as to permit lever motion. An antifriction roller 2| is mounted onthe free end of the secondary lever I9, in any suitable manner, such asby a pin 22, which extends through suitable openings in the secondarylever 19, and through a central opening in the antifriction roller 2 I.

It is to be noted that the primary lever I5 and the secondary lever I9may be easily detached from the base II], when it is desired todisassemble the device when it is not being used. Additionally, this isan important feature when it is desired to transpose the primary leverI5, and the secondary lever I9, from the base I0, to another base, whichis suitable for lining track on bridges, such as the base shown inFigure 4, in the drawing.

In operation, the track liner device is positioned between railroad ties23, upon which is mounted the track 24. The rod H, which fits in theprimary lever I5, and forms a part thereof, is elevated to cause theroller 2|, to ride up the roller trackway I8, Which in turn elevates thesecondary lever I9, and brings it into engagement with the track 24.Further, the upper movement of the rod I'I, causes pressure to beexerted on the track 24, through the secondary lever I 9, thus movingsaid track 24, the necessary amount to bring it into its desiredposition.

During this operation, the ground engaging cleats II, on the undersideof the base II], are firmly embedded in the ground to prevent movementof the base Ill, during the track lining operation.

As pointed out hereinbefore, the primary lever I5, and the secondarylever I9, are readily removable from the base I0. When it is desired toline track on bridges, the primary lever I5 and the secondary lever- I9,are transposed to their positions on the base 25, which is shown inFigure 4, and which is provided with an upstanding portion 26, providedat one. end thereof with an aperture 21, and at the other end thereofwith an aperture 28, and being additionally provided with anintermediate longitudinal slot 29, which serves as a handle in carryingthe base 25. The primary lever [53, is secured for pivotal movement tothe aperture portion 21, while the secondary lever I9, is secured in theaperture 28, for pivotal movement.

The base 25, is provided with a tie engaging or bridge engaging member30, which comprises a threaded rod 3 I, and a wing nut 32, with anofiset piece 33, secured to the rod 3|, and adapted for engagement witha tie on the bridge to hold the base 25 in position during the tracklining operation.

Modifications of the present invention will be apparent to those skilledin the art without departing from the spirit of the present invention,and it is therefore desired to be limited only by the scope of theappended claims.

What I claim is:

1. A device of the class described comprising, a base, a primary leverfulcrumed at one end of said base, a secondary lever fulcrumed at theother end of said base and having its free end overlapping an end of theprimary lever, and an antifriction roller mounted on the free end of thesecondary lever and adapted to travel along the upper side of theprimary lever.

2. A railroad track liner comprising, a base, a primary lever fulcrumedat one end of said base and being provided with a roller guideway on theupper portion thereof, a secondary lever fulcrumed at the other end ofsaid base and having its free end overlapping an end of the primarylever, and an antifriction roller mounted on the free end of thesecondary lever and adapted to travel in the roller guideway disposed onthe upper portion of the primary lever.

3. A railroad track liner comprising, a base, ground engaging cleatsdisposed on the bottom of said base, a primary level, means todetachably secure the primary lever to one end of the said base, saidprimary lever being provided with a roller guideway on the upper portionthereof. a secondary lever arm which is straight throughout its length,means to detachably secure the secondary lever to the other end of saidbase, said secondary lever having its free end overlapping an end of theprimary lever, and an antifriction roller mounted on the free end of thesecondary lever and adapted to travel in the roller guideway disposed onthe upper portion of the primary lever.

4. A railroad track liner for bridges comprising, a base, means carriedby said base and adapted to secure said base to bridge structure, aprimary lever fulcrumed at one end of said base and being provided witha roller guideway on the upper portion thereof, a secondary leverfulcrumed at the other end of said base and having its free endoverlapping an end of the primary lever, and an antifriction rollermounted on the free end of the secondary lever and adapted to travel inthe roller guideway disposed on the upper portion of the primary lever.

CARSON D. EAVES.

REFERENCES CITED The following referen ces are of record in the file ofthis patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 785,404 Campbell Mar. 21, 19051,541,599 Stamos June 9, 1925 1,645,825 Sinning Oct. 18, 1927 1,663,071Disbrow Mar. 20, 1928

